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How to get fromLake Michigan to Niagara Fallsby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Lake Michigan to Niagara Falls by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 40 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Main Street & Pine Avenuebus bus
    5h 57m
    $176–310

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo / ...
    13h 39m
    $52–144

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    13h 31m
    $140–462

  4. Drive  516.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Niagara Fallscar car 516.7 mi
    8h 54m
    $95–137

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 40 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Main Street & Pine Avenuebus bus
    5h 35m
    $166–320

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane ORD - YTZ
    2. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 40m
    $200–1,560

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h
    $396–1,069

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 18m
    $184–1,047

  9. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus
    16h 50m
    $84–188

Lake Michigan to Niagara Falls by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Lake Michigan, MI, USA and Niagara Falls, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison & Wabash to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station via Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 13h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Michigan & Washington to Main Street & Pine Avenue via Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago, Cleveland, OH, and Ellicott Street & MTC Static in around 13h 39m.

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